My shock at music mogul son’s drugs death, by Loose Women’s Brenda
a staR of tV’s Loose Women has admitted she is in a ‘state of shock’ after discovering that her son’s sudden death at the age of 31 was linked to drugs.
Music entrepreneur Jamal Edwards, who helped to launch the career of pop icon Ed sheeran, died in February.
His grieving mother Brenda, 53, yesterday released a statement as an inquest opened into his death. the former X Factor singer told her followers on social media: ‘We have been so incredibly touched by the outpouring of love and support, and you are all helping us try and get through the unimaginable.
‘since I last spoke, I have sadly learned that the cause of Jamal’s devastating passing was due to cardiac arrhythmia caused by having taken recreational drugs...I wanted to address this myself to everyone who loved, admired and respected my son.
‘since finding out the news I’ve been in a state of shock and I’m still trying to process it, but it’s so important to me that I do address it as no mother or any loved one should have to go through what Jamal’s sister, tanisha, and I have been through since he passed.’
she described Jamal as having the ‘world at his fingertips – a zest for life and he was unwittingly taken away far too soon’.
‘Yet we have to come to terms with what has happened, and Jamal is proof that this can happen to anyone.’ the Loose Women panellist wrote: ‘these types of substances are extremely unpredictable, and we can only hope that this will encourage others to think wisely when faced with similar situations in the future.
‘His passing has shown that any one bad decision on any one occasion can lead to devastating consequences. It’s so important that we help drive more conversation about the unpredictability of recreational drugs and the impact that they can have – how it takes just one bad reaction to destroy lives.
‘I would do anything to have my son back but that is just not possible. so if I can help save one life then we will have achieved something.’ Jamal set up the music platform sB.tV in 2006 and was credited with helping to launch a string of stars including sheeran, Dave and Jessie J. He was also an ambassador for the Prince’s trust and in 2014 was made an MBE for his services to music.
His mother’s statement said: ‘I’m so incredibly proud of everything he achieved.’
West London Coroner’s Court heard that Jamal died at Mrs Edwards’ home in acton. assistant Coroner Catherine Wood told the inquest: ‘ He came home late one evening after which he became increasingly agitated and suffered a cardiac arrest.
‘a post- mortem has been undertaken and I have reason to suspect that the death was an unnatural death.’ the inquest was adjourned to a later date.
‘I’d do anything to have Jamal back’